Providing Emotional Support: A Beginner's GuideSomeone you love has just been dealt a tough blow. Maybe they find their diagnosis a bit of a relief after years spent looking for answers. Perhaps, their diagnosis came... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Soaking Up Moon Beams and Watching the Sun RiseSeveral years ago, I discovered that I didn’t suffer from insomnia like my doctors and I had both presumed. My issue with sleep wasn’t an inability to sleep; it was... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eat, Love, and PrayEat, love, and pray, that is how I get through each day. While it may sound silly, these three actions have made living with psoriatic arthritis a little easier. I... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Loved One Has Psoriatic Arthritis: Views From the Other HalfSometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in how it affects us, on a daily basis... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Faith Has Made Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierFaith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell it, or taste it. It is not something... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Kicking My Chronic Fear To The CurbThere are many frightening aspects of living with multiple chronic illnesses. What will my future look like? How will I get through today or tomorrow? How much pain can I... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Believe You Can Be Your Own Advocate?Childhood psoriatic arthritis isn’t a laughing matter. It’s unfortunate that anyone should live with such a chronic, painful disease, but it can be especially taxing for children. Dealing with pain... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lactic Acid Rollers and the Squatty Potty – Your Community RecommendationsWhen managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track of the products and treatments you say have worked for you... By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Listen to Me, Don't Judge MeEveryone wants to feel like their voice is being heard, that they can share their thoughts, opinions, worries, and feelings without being judged by someone else. This is especially true... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in RemissionWhether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to make the most of that time. I often... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Defining ‘Strong’ with Psoriatic ArthritisImagine you’re playing The $10,000 Pyramid, and your partner gives you these clues: You might answer, “Things that are strong.” Yes, those things are strong, but in my world, being... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family AffairEven after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom, a trip to the grocery store was like... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Guide To Understanding Psoriatic ArthritisI have asked myself this question for the past 10 years; why did it take 25 years to get the proper diagnosis for my disease? First off, what is psoriatic... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Am Never Alone When I Try A New MedicationI expected my doctors to prescribe medications when I was diagnosed with PsA and my other chronic illnesses. But I didn’t expect having reactions to prescriptions that I had taken... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Too Shall Pass: Fighting My Way Back From A FlarePain is a part of my everyday life. That is the reality of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis. I define a flare as being in so... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
"Just Don't Think About It" Is Not Want I Want To Hear!Just don’t think about it… Has anyone ever said this to you in regards to the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I have heard this more than I can... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Combat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis FatigueMany people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
My News Broadcast for Psoriatic ArthritisIf I was allowed a few minutes of air time on a syndicated news broadcast, it would bring me great joy. If you would like to know why, it’s because... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Meaning to Our Marriage VowsIn sickness and in health, till death do us part. When I said these words, I had no idea how much they would play a role in my future. I... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Follow The Leader: Constant Battle Between My Body & BrainMy body and brain are forever playing a game of follow the leader. The problem is that they both want to be the leader and have tantrums when the other... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments